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OnePlus 15 Could Be Priced Aggressively to Take on iQOO and Realme

OnePlus may target value with its next flagship release

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Summary

  • The OnePlus 15 may try to undercut the competition in terms of pricing.
  • The device could use slightly inferior components to reduce the Bill of Materials, thereby reducing costs.
  • OnePlus also recently bid adieu to the Hasselblad partnership, which could further contribute to the price.

OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 15 as early as next month or November 2025 and the leaks just won't stop pouring in. The latest information suggests the OnePlus 15 may try to undercut the competition in terms of pricing.

According to OnePlus Club on X, the OnePlus 15 could be significantly cheaper than the OnePlus 13, as it may use more affordable components. The device could focus more on performance rather than being a full all-rounder flagship.

The news arrives after OnePlus ditched Hasselblad for its own DetailMax Imaging Engine. That's one less hefty licensing fee to pay for and OnePlus could pass on the benefits to the end consumers in terms of pricing.     

The source mentions that OnePlus could adopt a similar strategy to that of iQOO. For those unaware, the main focus of iQOO's flagship killer smartphones is performance. Seeing that sales of iQOO 13 surpassed Realme GT7 Pro and OnePlus 13 combined in China, OnePlus may have decided to focus on raw performance.

OnePlus 13 in blue colourway from the back
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OnePlus 13 in blue colourway from the back
Image Credit: Beebom Gadgets

We've already had a few leaks pop up in the last few weeks, specifically about the phone's display and processor. The OnePlus 15 is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 165 Hz OLED display.

Besides, it could feature a 7,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. Thankfully, the 50W wireless charging is here to stay. Lastly, the phone could use an inferior 3x telephoto lens and a downgraded main camera sensor. Speaking of which, a fresh back design with a revamped camera module is expected on the OnePlus 15.

With an October–November 2025 launch in China on the horizon, OnePlus seems to be shifting focus toward performance-first buyers. India launch could be set for late January or early February 2026. 

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Abubakar is a seasoned Tech Journalist who covers everything Android and consumer electronics. He's a die-hard self-repair enthusiast who loves to dive into the specifics of consumer tech. In his free time, you will find him hunting heads in Valorant. He has previously worked with Android Police and How-to Geek.